How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Blair, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Blair, NE is about 469.8 miles (756 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 389.5 miles (626.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Blair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Blair.
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Start on Avenue C
17 m · 8 sec · Avenue C
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Turn left onto West 20th Street
1149 ft · 37 sec · West 20th Street
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Continue on East 20th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 20th Street
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Turn right onto Highway 26
7.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 26
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Turn right onto Highway L79E
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway L79E
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Turn left onto Highway 92
11 mi · 13 min · Highway 92
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Continue on US Highway 26
12.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 26
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
82.5 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue on Highway 61
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 61
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.4 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Turn left onto I 80 east
2067 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
318.4 mi · 5 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
2485 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on I 680 north
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
1207 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Blair High Road
1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road
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Continue on State Highway 133
2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30
13 m · 1 sec · South Highway 30
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Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30
3277 ft · 1 min · South Highway 30
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Continue on South 19th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 19th Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2694 ft · 59 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
1452 ft · 28 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1255 ft · 43 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
97 m · 8 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
119 m · 17 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Blair.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
318 mi · 05h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Scottsbluff and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Blair?
The road trip is about 469.8 miles (756 km) and usually takes 06h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233 miles from Scottsbluff and 236.7 miles from Blair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 389.5 miles (626.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.52 one way or $125.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Blair, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scottsbluff and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Blair.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Holdrege
McCook
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Blair. Straight-line distance: 389.56 mi (626.93 km).
#1 Scottsbluff
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 14,373 |
| Coordinates | 41.8666300, -103.6671700 |
| Altitude | 1186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blair
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444400, -96.1250200 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 756 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $62.52 | $125.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.51 | $141.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $77.16 | $154.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $87.94 | $175.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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